*The 2nd Annual Savoy Swing Jam is happening March 13th, 2010. This is a lindy hop competition for dancers and spectators alike. Details coming soon, save this date on your calendar!
*Registration is open for Mark & Darla's October/November classes series at The Century Ballroom.
*Mark has teamed with Jodi Fleischman of Left Foot Boogie. Classes are Thursday nights and are temporarily happening at Waid's on Capitol Hill.
*Mark & Lizzy continue their work teaching for the Dance It! youth program. This outstanding project puts partner dancing in Seattle area high schools. For more information or to make a donation please visit the Dance It! website.
*Budapest, Hungary is Mark's next destination. Find him on stage emceeing Lindy Shock, Hungary's premier lindy hop event.
April 27, 2009
Frankie Manning, inspiration to lindy hoppers around the world, passed away peacefully today at age 94. He was a beautiful and joyous person who lived a remarkable life. I am humbled and honored to have known such in incredible individual. Frankie most certainly changed my life and I will never forget him.
Class Music
Students often ask what songs I use for the beginning swing and lindy hop classes. You may want to check out the following titles:
